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How to get fromSan Rafael to San Franciscoby bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to San Francisco by bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 101 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Van Ness Ave & Sacramento Stbus bus 101
    30 min
    $6–9

  2. Drive  18.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to San Franciscocar car 18.3 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Larkspur to San Francisco-Gate Cferry ferry Lssf
    35 min
    $14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to San Franciscotaxi taxi 18.3 mi
    26 min
    $70–85

San Rafael to San Francisco by bus

Calendar297Weekly Buses
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.5 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Van Ness Ave & Sacramento St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Golden Gate Ferry operates a ferry from Larkspur to San Francisco-Gate C hourly. Tickets cost $14 and the journey takes 35 min.

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